the blog with bass

The Wailers don’t really need any introduction, formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston in 1969 they soon became the most well known reggae band on the planet. With a raft of great albums and singles behind them, it is not surprising they are most peoples symbol of reggae.

This Autumn the latest incarnation of the band come to the UK to play a series of dates which will showcase the whole of the Legend album, together with selected tracks from Exodus. Led by original bassist Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett they continue to carry the flag of peace, love and equality through the power of reggae and Rastafari. On his time time with The Wailers Barrett said: “My life with The Wailers has been an odyssey. To be in the top ten is hard for me to even imagine. We’ve come so far. Sharing this music with so many people around the world was my last promise to Bob and here we are.”

Being too young to see Bob Marley in action, I can’t wait to see them at the Norwich date and hear live versions of Waiting in Vain and Satisfy My Soul, surely two of the most beautiful songs ever written.

Dates are as follows and tickets can be purchased via the Gigs and Tours website from 9am on the 3rd July.

November

Tuesday 17, Glasgow O2 ABC

Wednesday 18, Newcastle O2 Academy

Thursday 19, Cambridge Junction

Friday 20, Birmingham O2 Academy

Saturday 21, Sheffield O2 Academy

Sunday 22, Norwich The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA

Tuesday 24, Manchester The Ritz

Wednesday 25, Liverpool O2 Academy

Thursday 26, Oxford O2 Academy

Friday 27, Bristol O2 Academy

Saturday 28, London Indigo O2

Sunday 29, Bournemouth O2 Academy

Let me know in the comments if you are planning to catch them and what date you are going to. Or indeed if you saw the original members in action.